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Ananya Panday expresses Love for being ‘that Glamorous Girl’

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Ananya Panday explained that when it comes to beauty, she feels like she has two personalities.

The rising Bollywood star said that on one side, she loves dressing up and being glamorous, but there are days when she wants the complete opposite.

Ananya stated that this is a balance that she likes.

She told Vogue India: “Honestly, I have a very balanced equation with beauty and makeup.

“I feel like I have two personalities.

“I love being that glamorous girl, dressing up, and getting my pictures clicked.

“But when I am not working, I want the complete opposite of that. And I like having that balance.”

She went on to recall that when she was younger, Ananya and her sister Rysa used to take turns putting makeup on their grandmother.

“We wouldn’t even give her a choice.”

She then confessed: “More than putting makeup on myself, I love putting it on other people, especially on Rysa.”

Ananya Panday expresses Love for being 'that Glamorous Girl'

Ananya Panday is close friends with Suhana Khan and Shanaya Kapoor but when it comes to makeup, she admitted that Suhana is the “makeup guru” out of the three.

Ananya said: “She does the perfect winged liner!”

“I am probably the worst at it out of everyone.”

Ananya Panday also revealed her fitness regime and stated that she does yoga every morning.

“I swear by doing yoga first thing in the morning. I schedule things only once my workout is done.

“It brightens up my face and makes the happy hormones flow, which, in turn, gives a pinkish flush to my cheeks.”

On her eating habits, Ananya sticks to a clean diet six days a week.

“I eat well and clean six days a week. Then every Sunday, it’s burgers galore.”

“In terms of my diet, I’m working more on the immunity side of things.

“So I’ll start my day with an apple, beetroot, carrot juice and incorporate haldi, fruits and vitamin C throughout the rest of the day.

“I am the happiest with my body when it’s well-fed, well-rested and well-exercised.

“More than trying to hit a target body weight or size, I am looking more for happiness by simply being kind to my body.

“That’s how you attain self-love – when you listen to your body and respect it because it does so much for you. It’s there for you more than anything else in the world.”

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Male Makeup Influencers reveal Risks of Gender Bias

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Male Makeup Influencers reveal Risks of Gender Bias

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Male makeup influencers are providing content that breaks the stereotypes around men and makeup, however, there are risks in terms of gender bias.

For centuries, makeup has been mainly for women and girls, but as time has gone on, the taboo of men and makeup seems to be less prevalent.

One influencer is Bengaluru-based Prateek Monga.

Better known as Sunny, his Instagram account has makeup tutorials for men.

He is one of the many male influencers in the city, who are shifting conversations to include topics about men and makeup.

Despite talking about it, Sunny knows the risk and the possible ridicule that might come his way.

He explained: “For shoots, I used to do my makeup and everyone used to ask me about it.

“But I never put it out on my social media because there is so much stigma around it.”

In September 2020, he put up his first makeup tutorial and since then, he has not looked back.

“Though my first make-up video went viral with more than 18 million views, the comments were mixed.

“There is a risk of you being trolled or you turned into a meme.”

While more men are willing to share such beauty tips, creating content to break centuries-old stereotypes is not easy.

Sometimes, Sunny finds it difficult to collaborate with men.

Instead, he gets women to work with him. This defeats the purpose of his effort.

Another makeup influencer named Naved Qureshi explained that before, there were hardly any grooming products for men.

He said: “I grew up in a time when the adjective ‘beautiful’ could not be used for men.

“And when the grooming products for men were introduced, it was mostly endorsed by big actors like Shah Rukh Khan for gaining popularity.”

He stated that people still associate makeup and skincare routines with female habits.

He added “Skin is skin, irrespective of the gender.

“The moment you accept the fact about skincare, the comments are directed at your sexuality.”

According to model Siddharth Gothwal, there is more discussion around men’s mental health.

He explained that if makeup positively affects a person’s mental health, they should continue with it and more people should accept it.

He said: “Whatever you like to do is good for your mental health, if make-up is keeping you at peace, then why not.

“Men also love grooming and it is about time people to accept it.”

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Shannon Singh trolled for having ‘Shark Teeth’

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Shannon Singh trolled for having ‘Shark Teeth’

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Former Love Island contestant Shannon Singh has replied to cruel comments that said she had “shark teeth”.

Despite being on the show for just two days, the 23-year-old made a statement when she entered the villa without any makeup.

Shannon felt it was important to look natural when she first appeared on TV as she wanted young people to see “someone be completely natural”.

She also shared her concerns about the image projected by the show’s glamorous contestants.

Shannon explained: “When I walked in that villa I didn’t have a scrap of makeup on and I did that to make a statement.

“I never wear that much makeup anyway, and it is so rare for someone to be completely natural.

“If you look at the villa, I don’t want to slate anyone, but a lot of them do have fillers and fake boobs and I think that’s dangerous for younger viewers to see.

“There’s not enough people being au natural and that needs to change.”

Shannon Singh trolled for having 'Shark Teeth'

Shannon Singh has been promoting her campaign #ilovemine which encourages people to post pictures, embracing themselves.

The campaign has received a positive response, however, some fans have been left confused as to why Shannon started it in the first place.

Shannon explained her reasons and also revealed that she has been trolled for having “shark teeth”.

She told Fabulous Digital: “I’ve had loads of people asking me why I am promoting a campaign like this ‘looking the way I do’.

“But of course I have insecurities of my own.

“The amount of people who have made comments about my teeth has been really sad.

“People have told me I have ‘shark teeth’ and that I need to get veneers.”

“I’ve been approached by loads of cosmetic brands offering to help with my teeth but I am being stubborn.

“If I take them up on the offer I am giving in to my trolls, I want to embrace my teeth or else I am defeating the purpose of my campaign.

“I really admire the fact that Molly-Mae had all of her fillers dissolved – I really rated her for that.”

Shannon is also determined to avoid the Love Island stereotype of becoming an influencer.

“I will never be an influencer, I never want to be an influencer.

“You get two types of people who come off Love Island – you get those who come off signing up to sponsorships but I really wanted to use the platform that I had to speak about issues that were close to my heart.

“I thought while all eyes are on me, let me get involved and encourage people to embrace the things about themselves that they normally wouldn’t.

“If you are an influencer I think you have a responsibility to be as real as possible with your followers.”

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Jacqueline Fernandez collaborates with Colorbar Cosmetics

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Jacqueline Fernandez collaborates with Colorbar Cosmetics

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Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has collaborated with makeup brand Colorbar Cosmetics in order to create an exciting collection of products.

Makeup lovers can now recreate some of their favourite Jacqueline looks with the help of the new collection.

The vegan and cruelty-free collection have been specially curated by the former model herself.

With metallic brown and rose gold hues, the collection comes wrapped in luxurious packaging.

Speaking about the collaboration, Jacqueline said:

“I believe that makeup gives you the freedom to express yourself without any boundaries, and it has the power to take your spirits up simply by a tint.

“I am a makeup fanatic and have travelled across the world but my all-time favourite brand remains Colorbar.”

Jacqueline Fernandez collaborates with Colorbar Cosmetics

She further added:

“With my experiences, I have created this makeup collection catering to all my beauty needs.

“Hence, I collaborated with the Colorbar family to curate this collection.

“It feels like a part of me and gives each one of you the power to be unique in your own individual way.”

The Jacqueline Fernandez collection includes three variants of an eyeshadow palette with 12 shades each, four shades of eyeliner, two shades of highlighters, four shades of lipsticks, one mascara and five nail polishes.

In 2019, Jacqueline was announced as the new global brand ambassador for Colorbar Cosmetics.

The brand was launched in 2004 and is based in New Delhi.

Whilst the brand has a small presence in the Middle East, it plans to expand and aims to open stores in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and China, before moving into the European market.

Samir Modi, the founder and managing director of Colorbar Cosmetics said:

“Jacqueline personifies everything that Colorbar stands for and this special collection is a testament to that.”

“Having someone like her on board with us allows Colorbar to strengthen its values of being the best in the business!

“The Jacqueline Fernandez Collection is a curation of all things luxe and we are thrilled to share it with you.”

The full makeup collection is available on the Colorbar Cosmetics website and in branded outlets across India.

Jacqueline was last seen in Bhoot Police, alongside Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor.

The horror-comedy film premiered on September 10, 2021, on Disney+ Hotstar.

A sequel is said to be in the works.

Meanwhile, Jacqueline has been working on her YouTube channel where she regularly uploads vlogs.

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Makeup brand Morphe launches in India

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Makeup brand Morphe launches in India

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Popular makeup brand Morphe has made its debut in the Indian market.

Launched exclusively via Indian beauty store, Nykaa, the makeup company has been a Gen-Z favourite ever since it was founded by sibling duo Linda and Chris Tawil in Los Angeles in 2008.

Morphe’s best-selling products including the Eye Obsessed Brush Set, Flawless Beauty Sponge, Lip Crayon Lylas and Jaclyn Hill Palette Volume II are all available on the platform and select physical stores.

The brand will be joining the likes of other international cosmetic companies including MAC, Charlotte Tilbury and Benefit as well as India’s own such as Lotus, Plum and FabIndia.

Believing in bold self-expression, the company tries to break rules and banish stereotypes with their vivid colours which are still formulated with nourishing ingredients.

Eden Palmer, Vice President of Morphe said:

“Morphe is thrilled to be strategically expanding our global distribution and launching this month with Nykaa, India’s largest omnichannel beauty destination.

“As a global brand with a young, and extremely diverse customer base, we view this partnership as the perfect opportunity to continue our global growth and bring the brand to Morphe fans in India.

“We’re confident that the values of Nykaa’s customers are aligned with our brand pillars of Artistry, Inclusivity, and Accessibility and synergistic with our mission to offer aspirational, high-performance, and affordable artistry products while nurturing a positive, inspiring, and connected community of makeup lovers.

“We couldn’t be more excited about the promise and the potential of this relationship.”

Mumbai-based Nykaa is an even younger company itself, founded by banker turned businesswoman, Falguni Nayar, in 2012 as a unicorn startup.

It is now valued at Rs. 85 billion (£830 million) and currently sells fashion and wellness products as well as makeup on its website, mobile apps and 76 physical stores across India.

A Nykaa Spokesperson said:

“Morphe has been high on the wishlist of our customers for a long time and we are thrilled to finally bring it to them on Nykaa.

“With vivid colours, easy to use products, Morphe is a phenomenal, globally-loved brand that lets you dial up your creativity with makeup and we look forward to seeing our customers enjoy the products as they create their signature looks!”

The beauty sector is currently a key industry in India, with a market value of more than $11 billion as of 2020, according to Euromonitor International.

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Organic Cosmetics Company Juice Beauty launches in India

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Organic Cosmetics Company Juice Beauty launches in India

Organic Cosmetics Company Juice Beauty launches in India

The much-loved organic cosmetics company, Juice Beauty, has now launched in India.

It will mainly be launched by the Gurgaon-based company, House of Beauty, in the coming days.

House of Beauty was responsible for successfully launching beauty tech-retailer Boddess across the country in 2020.

However, the launch of the brand, which was founded by American businesswoman Karen Behnke in 2005, will also be done through other online platforms based in India.

Behnke first decided to set up Juice Beauty after she began taking a keen interest in personal care products while pregnant with her first child at the age of 40.

As she began experiencing hormonal changes and seeing lines appear on her skin, she set out on a mission to find healthy skincare solutions that delivered visible results.

After being unsuccessful in her search, the businesswoman was surprised to discover that although the skin can absorb whatever is placed on it, very few products available at the time were able to do so adequately.

So instead Behnke decided to create luxurious products through organic formulas which performed better than the conventional products already on the market.

Years after her second child was born, she decided to buy the name Juice Beauty in order to create a meaningful change within the health and beauty industry.

The businesswoman said that she refers to Juice Beauty as a ‘Farm to Beauty Initiative,’ putting a twist on ‘Farm to Fork’ which aims to make food systems fairer, healthier and more environmentally friendly.

Behnke added that the company is “radically transforming the chemistry of beauty by providing clinically validated, authentically organic beauty products, Juice Beauty continually challenges the status quo”.

It comes after House of Beauty launched American celebrity makeup brand Anastasia Beverly Hills in India in August 2020.

Juice Beauty is now set to join the 75 brands already listed on the platform.

House of Beauty founder Ritika Sharma said that the shift in customer buying behaviour as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has meant that Indians are now on the lookout for products that work on a holistic level.

She added that this has created a significant increase in demand for “clean and waterless beauty”.

The beauty sector is currently a key industry in India, with a market value of more than $11 billion as of 2020, according to Euromonitor International.

While the natural cosmetics sector, in particular, is relatively small at the moment and currently worth £6m, it is expected to rise annually by 7.83% within the next four years, according to Statista.

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Ananya Panday stars in new Lakme Advert

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Ananya Panday shared her latest ad campaign for beauty brand Lakme on her Instagram page.

Shared with her 20.2 million followers, the video has gained over two million views and 450,000 likes.

In the ad, Ananya is seen applying matte red lipstick. She wears a red saree and her hair is styled into a simple ponytail, ensuring that her lipstick grabbed all the attention.

The Lakme limited-edition lip colours are available in nine festive shades.

Packaged in red and gold foil, the collection has been created to coincide with Diwali.

The Student Of The Year 2 actress has worked with Lakme many times before.

Ananya is known to regularly share glimpses of her life on social media. As a result, her fan following and popularity has led her to secure many brand deals.

She has been a brand endorser for Lakme’s range of lip care products since the age of 19.

Sharing the news, Ananya took to her social media and said:

“Super excited to be part of the lovely Lakme family!

“Thank you @lakmeindia #IndiasFavouriteBeautyBrand #AndMineToo.”

The daughter of actor Chunky Pandey, Ananya Panday is Lakme’s youngest celebrity brand ambassador at the age of 22.

As well as Student Of The Year 2, Ananya has also starred in Pati Patni Aur Woh and Angrezi Medium.

The beauty brand has worked with many Bollywood celebrities including Kareena Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor and Isabelle Kaif.

Kareena Kapoor has worked with Lakme for many years.

The actress launched her debut makeup collection with the cosmetics brand in 2018.

Lakme was the first cosmetic brand in India and was founded over five decades ago. It is owned by Hindustan Unilever and is one of India’s most trusted brands.

As well as makeup products, the brand also produces skincare products.

The brand is the official organiser and title sponsor for India’s biggest fashion event, Lakme Fashion Week (LFW).

The event takes place in Mumbai in April and August every year.

Ananya, who walked for designer Ruchika Sachdeva, also took part in the fashion show in April 2021.

The young actress was last seen in the 2020 action film Khaali Peeli alongside Ishaan Khatter.

She made her Bollywood debut in 2019 with Karan Johar’s comedy-romance Student Of The Year 2, in which she starred alongside Tiger Shroff.

She is expected to appear in Shakun Batra’s romantic drama with Deepika Padukone and Siddhant Chaturvedi next.

Ananya will also be seen in the sports action film Liger.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares Day to Night Makeup Look

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared her day to night makeup look in her latest Instagram post.

The actress posted a three-minute long video in which she talks her 69 million followers through her makeup process.

She added the caption: “Day to Night look with #MaxFactor.

“Want to know my super easy and quick makeup looks using my go to Max Factor products? Here ya go!”

With her skin already looking clear and radiant, the Fashion (2008) star begins with what she refers to as “base”.

PC then goes on to tackle her eyeshadow with a multipurpose palette before working on her eyebrows, a step which she calls “crucial”.

At this point, she also shares a tip passed down to her from Bollywood makeup artist Mickey Contractor around fifteen years ago.

Contractor comments under the video: “Some things never change!!”.

He also adds a kissing face and love heart emoji.

After that, the actress completes her day look by adding some mascara and a coral coloured lipstick topped with some lipgloss for extra shine.

She then goes on to work on her night look, adding some gold tones and a darker contour shade to her pre-existing eye shadow.

Chopra Jonas then applies some eyeliner to create a cat eye effect.

She then uses some waterproof mascara commenting “cause we all know what goes on at night”.

She then updates her lipstick shade to something more suitable for the evening and playfully poses for the camera.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas was first appointed Max Factor’s global brand ambassador and creative collaborator in July 2021.

The chief brand officer for Coty, which owns Max Factor, Stefano Curti said at the time:

“Priyanka is the modern embodiment of our diverse Max Factor audience, and a champion of the empowerment that comes with transformation.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with her and know we will be able to achieve so many extraordinary things together.”

The actress most recently starred in The White Tiger (2021) with Rajkummar Rao and Adarsh Gourav, a crime drama which was released globally on Netflix.

Chopra Jonas currently has a number of upcoming projects including The Matrix Resurrections and TV mini series Citadel.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas will also be the lead in biographical drama Sheela (2021) which is based on Ma Anand Sheela, a leader of the controversial Rajneesh movement during the 1980s.

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Indian Bride reacts to Groom getting Makeup Done

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A video of an Indian bride’s reaction to her groom getting his makeup done while she waits for hers has gone viral.

The clip, which was posted on Instagram by makeup artist Glam By Kriti, has now been seen over two million times.

Kriti added the caption: “After removing the bride from her seat, the groom sat down to get his makeup done!”

The video begins with the groom getting what appears to be powder applied onto his face as he asks:

“If girls get makeup done, then why shouldn’t a boy?”

The makeup artist then replies: “Absolutely.”

He continues: “I just say that I get my makeup done plainly, no issues.”

The bride then jokingly asks him to get up, asking:

“So you’re going to get ready the whole time?”

He says: “Absolutely.”

His wife-to-be adds: “Should I come like this?”

The groom replies: “Yes, no worries.”

However, despite her pleading with him to let her have her turn, it is seemingly to no avail.

 

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Netizens loved the video and took to the comments section.

One Instagram user asked: “Why should girls have all the fun?”

Another said:

“I want a groom like this too.”

A third commented: “I love this confidence.”

One person added: “The best groom.”

Another comment read: “So cute.”

It comes after a series of recent wedding antics from India went viral.

One couple was seen ‘sailing‘ to their wedding venue in a large cooking pot amid the ongoing floods in Kerala.

Video footage showed the groom, Akash Kunjumon, and bride, A Aishwarya, sitting inside of it and floating along to their ceremony.

Three men were seen in the water alongside them to ensure the kitchenware remained stable and their wedding clothes did not get damaged.

Prior to that, an Indian bride went viral for her rendition of the song ‘Soch Na Sake’ on her wedding day, which was also shared on Instagram.

Dressed in a stunning pink lehenga, she played the guitar as she sang along to Arjit Singh and Tulsi Kumar’s version of Hardy Sandhu’s track.

Men wearing makeup has recently become more mainstream with the industry rapidly growing, including across Asia, according to a recent report.

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Celebrity MUA says ‘Makeup isn’t About Getting Fairer’

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Celebrity MUA says ‘Makeup isn’t About Getting Fairer’

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Celebrity makeup artist Reveka Setia has said that makeup isn’t about getting fairer but instead it is more about your features.

Setia, who is based in Chandigarh, Punjab, has over ten years of professional experience and also runs her own makeup academy.

In an interview with the Deccan Herald, she explained how the beauty industry in India has evolved in recent years.

The makeup artist said: “Shoppers are now demanding businesses that promote diversity, inclusiveness, and consciousness.

“Therefore, the marketing strategy for Indian beauty firms is constantly evolving in response to this growing phenomenon.”

Setia also explained how the once extremely popular skin lightening and bleaching products in the country have been affected.

A prime example used by many included ‘Fair & Lovely’, which changed its name to ‘Glow & Lovely’ following backlash.

The concept is inextricably linked with colourism which refers to lighter-skinned people being viewed as more attractive.

It has a long and complicated history which differs between countries and cultures and has led to many to use the products.

However, the makeup artist noted:

“The majority of skin-lightening lines have been phased out in favour of cosmetics that celebrate the diversity of Indian skin.

“Environment, urbanisation, lifestyle habits, and Indian complexion issues such as eye bags, blemishes, and discolouration are all taken into account by some very well-known Indian beauty products.

“Makeup isn’t about getting fairer, it’s perfect when you accentuate your unique features.”

On how she managed to build her success, Setia added:

“When you are excited about something, you should overcome all hurdles in life to become a better version of yourself and perhaps even exceed the best in the industry.

“It usually looks scary until everything is in place.”

“If you keep moving forward gradually, prosperity will come your way one day.”

The beauty sector is currently a key industry in India, with a market value of more than $11 billion as of 2020, according to Euromonitor International.

Men wearing makeup has also become more mainstream across Asia, according to a recent report.

Reveka Setia’s revelations come just days after a video of an Indian bride’s reaction to her groom getting his makeup done while she waits for hers has gone viral.

The clip, which was posted on Instagram by makeup artist Glam By Kriti, has now been seen over two million times.

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